The Best Cradle Cap Shampoo for Babies' Flaky Scalps

Cradle cap may sounds like a Dickensian term for a cute sleeping hat for tiny babies, but the reality is far less adorable. Potentially caused by hormones passed from mom to newborn, excess oil, fungus or bacteria, cradle cap causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby’s scalp, according to the Mayo Clinic. The the condition isn’t painful or itchy, but the thick white or yellow scales are unsightly, and can be difficult to remove. So while cradle cap usually clears up on its own in a few weeks or months, parents often want to expedite the process with home care measures like washing with a baby shampoo specially designed to remove and prevent cradle cap.

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